I struggle sometimes to find more words to comfort you. I feel I only say the same thing over and over. Please forgive my feeble mind.

You remain in my thoughts and prayers, and intercessions at Mass. So many people do not have a clue as to what is happening to you, a priest, imprisoned unjustly. I try to get the message out and I hope the right people will be awakened and mobilized so that you will someday be freed.

I love what Cardinal Dulles wrote to you. What a wise and gentle man he was. Surely what he said is true.

I constantly picture Christ when I imagine a priest, especially one in prison and suffering great injustice. So many have suffered Father. You are not alone, as you know.

When I think of the scandal which was brought out years ago, I remember being even more determined to be strong in my faith. I was shocked I guess, although not totally surprised by it all. Humanity is fallen. Period.

I have known mostly good, faithful, holy, unselfish, and giving priests. I shudder to think where I would be if it were not for priests who have given me Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. I have known Christ’s mercy and love, and His greatest gift of sacrifice in the Eucharist through my priests. Priests have ministered to me in my suffering and my needs. I can only thank God for priests, and that includes you Father MacRae.

May He strengthen you and support you with each breath He gives you, so that you may fulfill His holy and perfect will.

Keep looking up. Think about heaven. The faithful are with you Father. But most importantly, God is with you.

Grace and peace be with you, and may Our Mother assist you.

Mary

As a young law student in Australia this sort of injustice takes my breath away and leaves me wondering whether I’m getting into the right profession.
However, if this is type of corruption is part of the system, then it can only continue if good people do nothing.
If there is anything that I can do – please do not hesitate to let me know.
For now, I will continue to pray for your release, your health and those who betrayed you.
I commend you to the angels, whom I know are with you always.
We are all called to be another Christ in this world, and none more so when we face our trials and help to carry the Cross.
May all of our prayers help you to carry your Cross and give you comfort.

With many prayers and best wishes,
Alice

Thank God, the last chapter has already been written. Good wins over evil.

Don’t give up Sir, fighting for your freedom. Your imprisonment is an abomination in God’s sight. HE suffers with you every day. HE will bring freedom to you, soon.

With God’s blessing from Australia

While I have no fancy words to express sympathy for your blight, I commend your spirit and witness to Christ through your suffering.

Take heart in the good Cardinal’s words and follow them through to the best of your ability, all that is done in the dark will be brought tot he light, when the injustice of your imprisonment is revealed and the truth of your suffering, then those who were quick to denounce you will be shamed for what they’ve done. God Bless and Keep you always father.

Stay strong in the Faith.

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I am absolutely thrilled that you are able to do what you are doing for Fr. Gordon! I worked with Fr. Gordon at Jemez Springs NM when he was there which was about 16 or so years ago. He is a fine & wonderful martyr. Many of us have tried for years to help but feel that we have gotten nowhere and suddenly here you are. Charlene appeared out of the blue as well.

Fr. Gordon & I have corresponded all these years & I keep begging God to free him even though I know God is using him where he is but enough is enough.

The former Papal Nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Ambrose DePaoli who was a friend of mine when he was ordained a priest, tried in vain to help Fr. Gordon but, as I’m sure you know, each bishop rules his own territory & Ambrose could accomplish nothing. You are a loud voice & it is thrilling to hear you. I am now an old lady and I do want to see Fr. Gordon free before I leave.

I worked with many priests when I was at Jemez and many are in prison, justly and unjustly. While many were guilty, many were innocent but no one seemed to care.

Thank you thank you. Please keep up the good work!!

Jacquie Miles